An exploratory study of the supportive social networks and the social service needs of the single elderly

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuk-lun Lee
1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela J. Kovacs ◽  
Antoinette Y. Rodgers

Author(s):  
Zhanna Petrochko ◽  
Nataliya Datchenko

Relevance of the research problematics is proved by the social demand for acceleration of social commissioning implementation in Ukraine so as to respond to the ongoing pandemic COVID-19, armed conflict in Ukraine, long lasting tradition of institutional care  for vulnerable people. The purpose of the article is to reveal the core of social commissioning linked to social work with families with children, to characterize dynamics of its implementation and development in Ukraine. Methods of research: the theoretical analysis of actual scientific sources, rated to the topic, is applied in the research together with desk review of a new international and national legislation. The methods of generalization and systematization were applied for definition of actual interpretation of “social commissioning” and its characteristics. The results of the research are as follows: The social commissioning is determined as an instrument for public regulation in the system of social service provision by means of contracting social service providers for satisfaction of social service needs identified within social service need assessment by entities of local self-government. Research attention is paid to the structure and key elements of social commissioning. Participants (сustomers, recipients and providers of social services), constituents (social character; contracting core and innovation value), and principles of social commissioning (result orientation; awareness; planning; priority to prevention and early intervention; partnership) are covered in the article. The procedural stages of social commissioning are also unpacked in the article (designing; implementation; monitoring and evaluation). Prospects for further research are the studies of barriers to the implementation of social commissioning and ways to overcome them, development and implementation of optimal algorithms for its implementation in a decentralized environment.


2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luísa Helena Pinto ◽  
Raquel Campos Araújo

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the social networks of Portuguese self-initiated expatriates (SIEs), in terms of composition, diversity and roles. Methodology – Semi-structured interviews with several Portuguese SIEs from diverse occupations and who were living and working in different locations were conducted, to explore the composition, diversity and roles performed by their social networks. Findings – The findings indicate that: first, surveyed Portuguese SIEs had both home and host social networks: while home networks fade over time, host networks were mainly work driven; second, most SIEs had an “anchor contact” prior to the relocation, which assisted in the decision to go abroad and the initial settlement; and third, surveyed Portuguese SIEs purposefully sough “fellow nationals” from a similar social status and background to get feedback and emotional support, while deliberately ignored Portuguese diaspora. Originality/value – Following the findings from this exploratory study, several research propositions are outlined highlighting the interactions between SIEs’ social networks at the destination and stereotypes toward their national origin. This study helps understand what shapes the formation of social networks among SIEs.


1976 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Austin ◽  
Jordan I. Kosberg

Affilia ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Crawley

Author(s):  
Moralely Hendrayani

This article describes a social service based on a building of community collaboration. This research uses a qualitative method that the data collected by interview, documentation, and observation process in the Muhammadiyah orphanage of Yogyakarta. The study finds a new way of social services management processes based on an orphanage. The effectiveness of the social service program has been conducted by a standard procedure of operational for social workers. It is a process to build trust between clients and institutions. A trusting of the client can be a priority to social worker practice. It was implemented by social workers to avoid mall practice. The practical in this study rises that it needs a trusting with the client based on the principle of assessment. For instance, social service needs to create a client community and establish a collaboration with other stakeholders. Artikel ini mendeskripsikan layanan sosial berbasis pembentukan kolaborasi komunitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui proses wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi di Panti Asuhan Yatim Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. Studi ini menemukan cara baru dalam proses manajemen pelayanan sosial berbasis panti. Efektifitas program layanan sosial dilakukan dengan menetapkan standar operasional bagi tenaga kesejahteraan sosial. Hal ini sebagai proses membangun kepercayaan antara lembaga dengan klien. Kepercayaan klien menjadi prioritas dalam praktik pekerjaan sosial. Konteks ini untuk menghindari kesalahan dalam praktik kerja para pekerja sosial. Praktik yang muncul dalam studi ini bagaimana pekerja sosial membangun kepercayaan dengan klien melalui asas penilaian kebutuhan. Untuk itu, pelayanan sosial berbasis panti perlu membentuk komunitas klien dan membangun kolaborasi dengan semua stakeholder terkait. 


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